Neville told a news conference he wanted the Valencia supporters to understand what the team was trying to do and continue supporting the players while admitting they had squandered possession to the Basque club far too often.

A late Jonathas double secured victory for Sociedad with Valencia's best moment coming in the first half when a Rodrigo Moreno effort hit the crossbar.

"Everyone in the dressing room is disappointed, myself more than anyone, but tomorrow everything starts again," the former Manchester United and England defender said.